Writing Irresistible Kidlit

Author: Mary Kole
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1599635763
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers! Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just "kid's stuff" anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In Writing Irresistible Kidlit, literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers and teaches you how to: • Recognize the differences between middle grade and young adult audiences and how it impacts your writing. • Tailor your manuscript's tone, length, and content to your readership. • Avoid common mistakes and cliches that are prevalent in YA and MG fiction, in respect to characters, story ideas, plot structure and more. • Develop themes and ideas in your novel that will strike emotional chords. Mary Kole's candid commentary and insightful observations, as well as a collection of book excerpts and personal insights from bestselling authors and editors who specialize in the children's book market, are invaluable tools for your kidlit career. If you want the skills, techniques, and know-how you need to craft memorable stories for teens and tweens, Writing Irresistible Kidlit can give them to you.

Children's Book Illustration

Author: Jill Bossert
Publisher: Rotovision
ISBN:
Category : Chidren's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Top professionals who create art for children's books show how to adapt a personal style to the specialized needs of publications intended for the young reader.

Guide to Literary Agents 30th Edition

Author: Robert Lee Brewer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593332091
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
The Best Resource Available for Finding a Literary Agent, fully revised and updated No matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children--you need a literary agent to get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. Guide to Literary Agents 30th edition is your go-to resource for finding that literary agent and earning a contract from a reputable publisher. Along with listing information for more than 1,000 agents who represent writers and their books, the 30th edition of GLA includes: Hundreds of updated listings for literary agents and writing conferences Informative articles on crafting effective queries, synopses, and book proposals (and the agent query tracker) Plus, a 30-Day Platform Challenge to help writers build their writing platforms Includes 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing

Sketching from the Imagination - Dark Arts

Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909414532
Category : Artists' preparatory studies
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
An inspiring collection of dark and macabre drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented artists.

Rise Up and Write It

Author: Nandini Ahuja
Publisher: HarperFestival
ISBN: 9780063029590
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description

Show and Tell

Author: Dilys Evans
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811849715
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
Explores the work fo twelve contemporary illustators of children's books and discusses the techniques and features of effective illustration across a variety of styles and media.

That's Not My Name!

Author: Anoosha Syed
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593405188
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21

Book Description
A debut picture book about loving your name, finding your voice, and standing up for yourself from the critically acclaimed illustrator of Bilal Cooks Daal and I Am Perfectly Designed. Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can't wait to learn, play, and make new friends. But when her classmates mispronounce her name, she goes home wondering if she should find a new one. Maybe then she'd be able to find a monogrammed keychain at the gas station or order a hot chocolate at the cafe more easily. Mama helps Mirha to see how special her name is, and she returns to school the next day determined to help her classmates say it correctly--even if it takes a hundred tries.

When I'm with You

Author: Pat Zietlow Miller
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780316429153
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate a close friendship that has already existed for a while and is expected to last until time is through.

Character Design Collection: Heroines

Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher: Character Design Collection
ISBN: 9781912843268
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
New series Character Design Collection features 50 expert artists using professional techniques and approaches to create a library of inspiring sketches.

Illustrating Children's Books

Author: Martin Salisbury
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741143157
Category : Illustrated books
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
A unique book for art students and creatively minded beginners who want to learn how to target their drawing and painting skills to the ever-expanding children s book market.